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Protect democracy and journalists
Oped, Published on 13/06/2024
» 'Foreign agent", "undesirable", "extremist". For thousands of independent journalists trying to live and work in Russia, these words can be life-changing.
Hope on horizon for starving Palestinians?
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/03/2024
» Good news! The US logistical support ship General Frank S. Besson Junior has just sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, carrying the equipment needed to build a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza. That will enable the US to deliver food to the starving (yes, literally starving) Palestinian population of the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip.
Don't forget 'Boss' case
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2023
» Eleven years ago this week, the nation was shocked by the hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the scion of the renowned family behind the Red Bull empire. The Yoovidhyas are known to be among the richest families in Thailand, owing their fortune to the sugary energy drink Krating Daeng, or Red Bull.
Likely cabinet looks shady
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/08/2023
» After three months of political drama, Thailand finally has its prime minister, and soon voters will get a new government. Yet the cabinet line-up has shocked the public as it comprises politicians with a checkered past.
Nate has another go
News, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2023
» Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk's decision to apply for the position of anti-corruption commissioner has caused a stir, again. According to media reports, Nate was among three candidates seeking the graft-busting job.
Speed up road safety
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2022
» A fatal crash involving a 15-year-old boy who jumped a red light while driving a luxury car and rammed into another young man on a motorcycle in Nakhon Ratchasima's Muang district highlights the perils of underage driving as well as flaws in the road safety laws due to widespread reckless behaviour and people's willingness to flout the rules.
Not fast or furious
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/08/2022
» The new narcotics law that benefits Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, who went into hiding after his fatal hit-and-run case in Bangkok a decade ago, is still more evidence of problems in the justice system.
Slow wheels of justice
News, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2022
» In early 2017, a high-profile corruption scandal involving the procurement of aircraft engines by Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) made headlines. It came to light after UK authorities revealed that British engineering giant Rolls-Royce admitted bribing agents of the Thai state and employees of THAI.
Nate probe a let-down
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/05/2022
» The Public Prosecutors Commission yesterday announced the outcome of a disciplinary probe against Nate Naksuk, former director-general of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Tangmo case a litmus test
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/03/2022
» Two weeks after the death of Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong, people remain frustrated and unconvinced by the way police have handled the investigation.